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EU02 YED

2002 Lexus IS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,761 mi
Last recorded118,761 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU02 YED
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2012 118,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 111,137 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 103,682 miles

both front disc lipped

Fail 9 Aug 2010 103,681 miles

Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front disc lipped

Pass 12 Aug 2009 95,502 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 95,493 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 76,583 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Aug 2008 76,583 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 77,959 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 59,065 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS300?

Based on 34,961 MOT tests across 2,047 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
5,420
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,047
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,456
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 584
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 542
position lamp(s) not working 432
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 414
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EU02 YED is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2002 Lexus IS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 84,009 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus IS300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EU02 YED, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS300 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Lexus IS300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EU02 YED is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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